Chaucer's Decameron and the Origin of the Canterbury Tales

Chaucer's Decameron and the Origin of the Canterbury Tales
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Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Total Pages : 294
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ISBN-10 : 9781843844754
ISBN-13 : 1843844753
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Book Synopsis Chaucer's Decameron and the Origin of the Canterbury Tales by : Frederick M. Biggs

Download or read book Chaucer's Decameron and the Origin of the Canterbury Tales written by Frederick M. Biggs and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2017 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major and original contribution to the debate as to Chaucer's use and knowledge of Boccaccio, finding a new source for the Shipman's Tale.


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